Kalala: 'I’ve prepared the right way so if he does select me then I’m ready'
One part of the field that Blues boss Paul Sturrock is blessed with alternatives is the midfield, and with Anthony Grant suspended with a one-match ban after receiving five yellow cards, and Lee Sawyer still out injured, Jean-Paul Kalala has been putting his case forward for a recall ahead of other members of Luggy's squad such as Ryan Leonard.
Kalala said www.echo-news.co.uk:“I’ve played plenty of times in this league and I know the qualities I have, so I’m confident in my ability and I’m ready for the next opportunity that comes my way. Being left out doesn’t knock that confidence and you just have to take it on the chin because these things happen in football. There are a few players who the manager could decide to bring in at the weekend and whoever he picks will want to keep their place in their team. I’m no different and I just have to make sure I’ve prepared the right way so if he does select me then I’m ready.”
Good luck JP.
The Kalala Files
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jean-Paul Kamudimba Kalala | ||
Date of birth | 16 February 1982 | ||
Place of birth | Lubumbashi, Zaire | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
Playing position | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Southend United | ||
Number | 19 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
1999–2003 | Nice B | 118 | (3) |
2003–2005 | Nice | 2 | (0) |
2005–2006 | Grimsby Town | 21 | (5) |
2006–2007 | Yeovil Town | 38 | (1) |
2007–2009 | Oldham Athletic | 20 | (0) |
2008–2009 | → Grimsby Town (loan) | 21 | (2) |
2009–2011 | Yeovil Town | 49 | (1) |
2011 | Bristol Rovers | 11 | (0) |
2011– | Southend United | 5 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2002-2006 | Congo DR | 7 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:43, 27 July 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23:51, 31 January 2008 (UTC) |
(Player info supplied by Wikipedai, for the full article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Paul_Kalala)